Friday, August 14, 2009

newest addition ...

While we were out east last week, I was visiting with my father-in-law at the dinner table and I mentioned my new love for old Polaroid cameras. "Really ?!" he shouts. Off he runs, out to the garage, only to return with this beautiful piece of equipment:


It's a Land Camera 210, made between 1967 - 1969. He used it while in the Vietnam War. Everything was in fantastic condition - the bulbs were still intact, the flash unit was hardy used and the black leather case was mint. "You really want this thing ?" he asked. My ear-to-ear smile answered that. I was overjoyed at his gracious offer. So another addition to my Polaroid camera collection...thanks Pop !!



5 comments:

MPG said...

no shit! congrats!! with flash bulbs and all...wow! that is super cool...especially because it has some family history attached to it. call glazer's they might have the film.

heidi said...

I can't wait for you to see it, M. The flash bulbs themselves are cool. We need to get together soon !!

Ted said...

Two thumbs up! That is a great gift... way to go!

paul said...

goodness gracious...i remember that camera from my youth....

eemaccoy said...

AWESOME!!! I can't wait to see pics from it if you can find film!